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Thanksgiving already?
November 26, 2013
In This Issue
Auntie Wooly!
Weekend Away
Money Raised for RISE
Addi Interchangables
NEW Addi Crochet Sets
Rowan Pure Wool Aran Promotion!
Peru!
Free Pattern
Shop On-Line
Auntie Wooly Says:
Auntie
Dahlings!


Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a day we take off, close the store, and spend some time being grateful for all the joys we have.

Remember, we close two days a year - Thanksgiving and Christmas. The on-line store will be open, but for those two days a year, the door stays locked. We'll see you back in the shop starting on Friday. And remember, Everyday can be Small Business Saturday! 
 

Until next time... Happy Stitching, My Dears! 

 

Auntie W.

Quick Links

Weekend Away Weekend Away February 7 - 9, 2014  
Yes, we do  have some spots left for our Weekend Away with Gwen Bortner! If you've taken a class with Gwen, you know what an amazing, entertaining, professional instructor she is. We're so delighted to bring Gwen back for the third time. Once again, she's created a great course that should prove to be fun as well as informative and inspirational. So, do yourself a favor and join us for a weekend you won't soon forget in our little town.

One fee covers all your food, lodging, and instruction. That also means the fabulous dinner we host on Saturday night!

So, what are we learning?

Katy color
Color!  
 
We all love it. Some of us struggle with color while others seem to swim in it effortlessly. One thing we all agree on is we love beautiful color in our knitting. And using color can be much easier than you think.

This new class from Gwen is for knitters of all levels. Gwen freely admits, much to other's surprise, to struggling with color most of her life. But her love of learning and knitting brought her to learn about color as well as how to use it in her knitting. Her motto is, "If I can do it, so can you!" And with the things you'll learn in this class, you will!
 
In this class, we'll explore color and talk about color theory in simple accessible terms. We'll experiment using colors in a variety of yarns. We'll see how some fibers take the dye differently and how different colors of different yarns behave in sometimes unexpected ways.  We'll also address various techniques for using color that will allow knitters of all abilities to take advantage of color work in their knitting. As always, the class will be filled with tips and techniques from one of the most entertaining and gifted teachers in the business.
 
So, whether you're a knitter that has only knit simple scarves or cowls, or you just finished your first Kaffe Fassett sweater, there will be plenty in this class for you!
 
Prerequisites: You'll need to be able to knit, purl, cast-on and bind-off without assistance. You should also be able to read simple knitting patterns. Must be willing to learn something new that might change your perception of the world around you!



 
Rise Logo A great weekend fundraiser
Thank you all for helping us raise $500 for RISE, formerly known as the North County Women's Shelter. We're very grateful for all your assistance for these wonderful people.
Addi Click Addi Interchangables!
Yes, there are many brands of Interchangable needles out there, but there is only one Addi. Addis are the gold standard in circular needles and the Addi Click interchangeable sets offer the quality and value we're so accustomed to.

As with all Addis, these come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects. You will also love the fact that they don't snag or come apart while your working.

When you consider all the time you'll spend using these AND that buying an interchangeable set is far less expensive than buying needles one at a time, there's really no reason to wait.

Addi offers three tip options in 4 different sets.

The 'Basic' set offers the original Nickel Turbo Tip and features tips from a US 4 to a US 15, the widest variety of tips of any of the sets.

The 'Natura' set offers bamboo tips in a US 4 to a US 11 for those that prefer a wood needle.

The Long Tip Lace set features the sharper 'Lace' tip in sizes from US 4 to US 11.

The sets above do not contain a US 10.5, but those tips are in stock and available from us. These sets come with 24", 32", and 40" cables, a connector, and a needle gauge.

The fourth set Addi offers is the 'Short-Tip" Lace. This has the same nickle plated lace tip in sizes from a US 4 to a US 11 but in a shorter tip length to accommodate a cable size down to 16". This set comes with 16", 20", 24", 32", and 40" cables.

All cables and tips are interchangeable among all the sets. The 16" and 20" cables will only work with the short tip lace set.


Click here to see the sets!

Yes, we stock Addi Accessories as well for your Click sets!

 

Addi Colours Addi Crochet Hook Sets!
Brand new from Addi are the addiColours crochet hook sets! They should be in by the time you get this. You'll love the soft handle and the high quality of construction of these beautiful hooks
 
addiColours - Color-coded crochet hook set, with travel case. So wonderful to work with, you'll love 'em!

Includes addi color-coded hooks in metric sizes: 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, and 6mm

Compact travel case fits nicely in your project bag or purse

Click here to see them today!
Pure Wool Aran Rowan Pure Wool Aran
Need a fabulous, machine washable yarn in a variety of fabulous colors? Want to save some money? Today's the day! Regular price is $13.95, get it today for only $11.16 Get Rowan Pure Wool Aran at 20% off while supplies last!

The price on-line reflects the 20% discount.

Shop in the store, or on-line. This price is for in-stock merchandise only.
 
Frog Tree Peru Join us, Frog Tree Yarns, and Cat Bordhi in Peru!
Many of us love Alpaca, much of which comes from Peru. Many of us have admired the amazing colors and patterns of traditional Peruvian textiles, both knitted and woven. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this amazing land and the people that live there.

We're excited to bring you on a group trip to Peru with Jim Petkiewicz of Frog Tree Yarns and Community Links International for 10 days beginning on Tuesday March 13, 2014 through Sunday March 23.

As if 10 days in Peru led by someone that knows the area and people so well wasn't enough, we'll be joined by the one and only Cat Bordhi!

 

Haowl Free Pattern
Want a fun project that's pretty fast and simple? Using 4 skeins of 100% alpaca from Frog Tree Yarns, a not-for-profit company, Kris designed this simple, but beautiful Haowl. What's a Haowl? It's a Hat and a Cowl in one!

Treat yourself or a fiber friend today!

Click here to see and order the yarn

Click here to download the pattern

 



You can shop with us on-line!
As you may know we have a secure on-line store
where we offer a variety of products. We just want to make sure you know not everything in the store is on-line, so if you don't see what you're looking for, please give us a call or send us an email.

Our shipping rates are: $7 flat rate in the US, FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $150!

 

Ongoing Events
YarnBar
Every Thursday through December from 4 - 7PM. Always fun, always something new. Bring a project to work on, or dive into our sample yarn and project for that week. You never know what will happen at Yarn Bar!

Stitching In Your Slippers - FREE OPEN KNITTING and CROCHET
Every Friday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
4210 Bridge St
Cambria, California 93428

Learn To Knit or Crochet for FREE
No class, no schedule, just drop in and we'll get you started with the basics for FREE! Why do we do this for free? We want to share this craft with everyone we can. Of course we'd love it if you become regular guests in the shop, but it gives us so much pleasure to teach as many people as possible how to start their journey with our favorite craft.

Stay tuned to our Website, our Facebook Page (Feel free to 'Like' us!), our Ravelry Page, or this newsletter for all the latest news and upcoming special events!
Thank You
As we approach another holiday season, we continue to be so overwhelmed with the care, kindness, and support from all of you. We have so much to be grateful for.
Thank you so much, from all of us here at the Ball & Skein & More.

Contact Info
Kris and Oz
805-927-3280
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